How many free kerbside car parks does Brisbane really need?
Brisbane's parking situation is under scrutiny as a report highlights an oversupply of on-street parking compared to the number of cars. Experts suggest that the city's emotional attachment to parking needs to be reconsidered, advocating for a ban on kerbside parking. The Grattan Institute's analysis indicates that current parking regulations are driving up housing costs and contributing to street congestion.
- ▪Some Brisbane suburbs have at least twice as many on-street parking spaces as cars.
- ▪The Grattan Institute found that off-street parking requirements add about $113,000 to the cost of building a typical two-bedroom apartment.
- ▪The report suggests that parking permits and time limits should be used to manage demand for on-street parking.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/how-many-free-kerbside-car-parks-does-brisbane-really-need-20260520-p5zywm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 20:25:34 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-20T10:35:02.254Z |
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